Ooooo, I just got a new tablet and have been complaining that I don't have a case for it! I will decide on this later this week after I am done with all my final projects for class. I can't really think coherently right now, lol.

I received an AMAZING package from my partner Eclectic Dreamer on Monday. I'm sorry it took me so long to post pictures, this week has been much more of a train wreck than I expected.

She made a really beautiful basket. I love black with vibrant colors and she found some amazing fabric. I really love it! She also did an amazing job centering the fabric! I always try to work with fabrics where it doesn't matter if you center something...lol.

She also sent me four coasters straight off my pinterest! I love them - so cute and nautical.

I had asked for Christmas ornaments in my questionnaire and she sent me really cute bear ornaments and M&M ornaments. She also included a tiny notebook made from a paint chip.

I feel bad that I still haven't posted zkatoms ATC... I wanted to post it together with the other card when it arrives.

No problem! I'm behind posting pictures myself. Speaking of that, a big thank you to Witchhippie and kuraikatara for amazing ATCs!!!!

Witchhippie sent me two adorable crayon ATCs. I especially love the cat -

kuraikatara sent me an amazing drawing of the Enterprise NCC-1701-D. The picture doesn't do it justice -

Big thanks to both of you!!!!!

This is also the first time I've been able to catch up with the gallery in awhile. Man, all of the cards are awesome! I always love looking through the ATC swap galleries. There is so much creativity everywhere!

Thanks for all the compliments on the journal everyone! I'm so glad you guys like it. They are really fun to make - kind of addicting..... You are welcome to come over Leslie, though the trip might be a bit long.

There are some really great tutorials online - http://www.tortagialla.com/2010/08/16/chain-or-coptic-stitch-bookbinding-tutorial/ I don't use a hole punch to punch through the cover; the awl works fine. You don't need to use a curved needle. Some people find it confusing while it really helps others. It is definitely just personal preference. I also finish off a bit differently, but I don't think it matters at all.